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Subject: Friday night meeting


Author:
ScottyB
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Date Posted: 23:16:42 06/07/12 Thu
Meltdown is 24 hrs away. RUTSters, Please be in prayer for our racers and all those that might hear the presentation on Saturday night. Pray for their hearts to be softened to hear Gods message to them and pray for our speaker to have the right words. Everything we do at this race is so that Gods light will shine in the desert. We are Gods megaphone this weekend in EVERYTHING we say and everything we do. So speak and act as though you are HIS ambassador at all times. See you in the DEZ! Blessed be HIS name!
ScottyB
RUTS Prez

PS. Our Captains meeting is at 8pm, sign ups.
Our GENERAL "All Hands on Deck" is at 9pm
See you there!

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Subject: Work week end


Author:
Tom
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Date Posted: 12:46:37 05/30/12 Wed
This Saturday June 2 is work day to lay out our courses for Meltdown, we as many people to help as we can get so we can get it done on Sat, hopefully by 3 or 4 PM.
If you can be their saturday by 6 AM so we can start no later than 7 AM.
Sonny and I will be out on friday. Bring a hammer,and some sort of bag to put stakes in, and a bike, quad, side by side, or a good pair of tennis shoes, to help, Oh, and a willing heart to serve. Bring lost of water to drink!

Blessings to all

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Subject: Anyone have room to bring an 80 to work day?


Author:
ScottyB
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Date Posted: 21:50:10 05/30/12 Wed
I need to find someone heading to work day that has room to take an 80 out for me. We will drop the bike off at your house and pick it up after. I'm bringing my utility trailer and only have room for the Rhino and my brother in law's bike. My nephew's bike needs a lift!

Thanks in advance!
Scott

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Subject: Diana's Dinner


Author:
Bruce W.
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Date Posted: 18:39:19 05/18/12 Fri
For those of you that were ever hungry or needed a place to stay, Scott and Diana Olafson's doors were always opened. Diana Olafson you will be missed.


John 14:1-3
Jesus Comforts His Disciples

14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

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Subject: HandleBars


Author:
"Bible" Bob
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Date Posted: 15:27:20 05/17/12 Thu
Does anyone have CR High Handlebars or Kevin Winddam bend bars for sale?
aluminum or steel

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Subject: Fire Restrictions Going Into Effect for the California Desert Areas


Author:
Bruce W.
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Date Posted: 21:39:57 05/16/12 Wed
California Desert District
Fire Restrictions Going Into Effect for the California Desert Areas
As of May 15, 2012 the Bureau of Land Management has issued fire restrictions on public lands in the California desert, including requiring permits for campfires and barbecues.

Above-normal rainfall this winter and spring has produced prolific growth of desert vegetation, including highly flammable invasive grasses.

"Historically, these conditions have fueled very large wild fires," said Teri Raml, BLM Desert District Manager. "These fire restrictions are needed to reduce the wildfire threat to private property and the fragile desert ecosystem."

Effective May 15, 2012 all campfires and barbecues are prohibited on BLM-managed lands within Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties close to urban areas, even within camp sites. Portable stoves with gas, jellied petroleum or pressured liquid fuel are authorized with a valid California campfire permit, but the public is asked to be extremely careful with their use and to carry a shovel and water with them at all times.

On all other BLM land in the California Desert District, campfires and barbecues are allowed, but only with permits. This includes all BLM-managed lands east of Highways 395 and 14, north of Highways 138 and 18, as well as east of Highways 247, 62, 111, and 86. In San Diego County, the restrictions are in effect south of Highway 78 and east of County Road S-2 and Interstate 8 to the Mexican border.

Permits are available through the CDD office, all BLM field offices, fire/ranger stations, and from all BLM patrol personnel. Anyone convicted of violating a fire prevention order can be fined up to $1,000, receive up to 12 months in jail, or both, and may be liable for the cost of damages and suppression of a wildfire that may have resulted from the unauthorized campfire or barbeque.

For more information, or to obtain a permit, contact the BLM’s CDD office at (951) 697-5200, our local field offices in Barstow, (760) 252-6000; El Centro, (760) 337-4400; Needles, (760) 326-7000; Palm Springs-South Coast, (760) 833-7100; or Ridgecrest, (760) 384-5400.

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It is the policy of the Bureau of Land Management to take all necessary actions to protect human life, the public lands and the resources and improvements thereon through the prevention of wildfires. Wherever possible, the Bureau of Land Management will comply with 43 CFR 9212.2 requiring the BLM to establish fire prevention orders to assist with wildland fire prevention. These efforts will also compliment and support state and local wildfire prevention efforts throughout the geographical area. This geographical area consists of public lands within the California Desert Conservation Area (CDCA) and public lands outside the CDCA in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego Counties.

Under the authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et. Seq.) and pursuant to 43 CFR 9212.2, the following fire prevention orders are issued:

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Year-round Fire Restrictions

These restrictions shall apply to all public lands within the California Desert District regardless of stage restrictions and are applicable year round. These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in Title 43 CFR 9212.1 They include:

Fireworks The use or possession of fireworks, including “safe and sane” is hereby prohibited on all public lands of the California Desert District.

Firearms and Ammunition The possession or discharge of a firearm using incendiary, tracer, steel core, or armor piercing ammunition is hereby prohibited on all public lands of the California Desert District.


Burning No person shall burn, ignite or cause to burn any tire, petroleum product, wires, magnesium, or any other hazardous or explosive materials.

Spark Arresters All off-road vehicles being operated on public lands must be equipped with a properly installed spark arrester pursuant to 43 CFR 8343.1 (C) and California Vehicle Code 38366(a). The spark arrester must meet either the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Forest service Standard 5100-1a, or the 80% efficiency level standard determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAEs) recommended practices J335 or J350.



Seasonal Restrictions

A. End of fire season (generally October but may be extended due to extreme fire danger) to May 15 – generally campfires and barbecues are allowed on all public lands of the California Desert District without a permit subject to proper clearance of flammable fuels to a minimum of five feet and having shovel or extinguishing tools handy.

B. May 15 to end of fire season – All public lands within the California Desert District will be considered to be in Stage I restrictions (see C. below). Some areas that may be experiencing extreme fire danger may be placed into Stage II restrictions.

C. Stage Restriction Definitions:

1. Stage I Restriction – Campfires, barbecues and gas stoves are allowed with a permit. All public lands within the California Desert Conservation Area (CDCA) shall be in Stage I restrictions. Please check with individual local field offices for further information on restrictions.

2. Stage II Restriction – Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fire of any kind, except campfires within approved fire pits and grills provided for in developed recreation sites, is prohibited. Controlled flame devices such as portable stoves fueled by petroleum or LPG products are allowed by permit.

3. Stage III – Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fire of any kind is prohibited throughout the California Desert District. Controlled flame devices such as portable stoves fueled by petroleum or LPG products are allowed only by permit. Smoking is only permitted within enclosed vehicles or camp trailers.


Stage I areas may be elevated to Stage II during periods of extreme fire danger.

Title 43 CFR 9212.4 provides that any person who knowingly and willfully violates the regulations of 9212.1 of this title shall upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment of not more than 12 months or both.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in Title 43 CFR 9212.1.

Link:http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/content/ca/en/fo/cdd/fire_restrictions.html

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Subject: Anybody at Soggy this weekend?


Author:
Brian Beaumont
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Date Posted: 18:18:28 05/15/12 Tue
I will be at the MORE truck race this weekend (may 19-20) and am hoping to take off with some truck friends for an overnight adventure to the ZZYZX and Afton Cyn area, returning Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately I have to tow my play truck out there and was wondering if anybody is planning on being in the Lucerne area camping Saturday night to leave my tow truck with. You would be under no obligation to keep it safe or wait until I return, I am just leery of leaving it alone in the middle of the desert (plenty of trust in God, just not much in the local hoodlums). I could even make Cougar Buttes or North Anderson work if I had to.

Thanks, Brian

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Subject: RUTS Church Directory


Author:
John W
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Date Posted: 15:49:31 05/12/12 Sat
CONCEPT:

RUTS would like to put together a Church Directory for a flyer we could have available by Meltdown. The idea is to provide a list of "RUTS Recommended" Christian Churches listed by Cities. Perhaps some of our Moto friends would like to visit with us. Feel free to put in any and all churches you would recommend, either your current fellowship or others you would be comfortable both recommending AND visiting.

FLYER TEXT (1st Draft)

"RUTS would like to extend an invitation to join a member and/or visit our churches. Many of these churches have Saturday or Sunday Night services in addition to Sunday services. Some are more traditional and many are non-denominational.

We also welcome any calls for Christian service if you or a loved one needs prayer, visitation, or a meal brought to a shut in, or to help a family who's in need. As the Lord provides. There are no strings attached.

City
Church Name/Website (if available)
Member Name, email
Phone # (member or Church Main) "




WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PARTICIPATE! EASY! :-)

Please fill in the 4 lines below for your church/fellowship and email back to ruts@mac.com

City

Church Name/Website (if available)

Member Name, email

Phone # (member or Church Main)


Feel free to put in 2 or more churches if you want! As long as you would be willing to visit with Moto friends.

email this back to .......... ruts@mac.com

Agape,
jw

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Subject: Meltdown DUTY roster


Author:
Scott Burnett
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Date Posted: 01:34:08 05/07/12 Mon
Attention RUTS club members: The Racers Under the Son 25th Annual Meltdown, duty roster is linked below. Please check it out, find your name and email any changes to scott@ruts.org ASAP. If your name is missing, or your assingment is wrong, let meknow ASAP! A "revised" duty roster will be made available in 2 weeks.
http://www.ruts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/meltdown%20duty%20roster%202012.pdf

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Subject: Meltdown


Author:
Tom
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Date Posted: 13:59:19 05/01/12 Tue
MELTDOWN 25-MELTDOWN 25-MELTDOWN 25
IT'S ONLY 5 WEEKS AWAY, ALL HANDS ON DECK
JUNE 8,9&10 2012
WORK DAY IS JUNE 2, 2012 (7:00 AM)
WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS COMING

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Subject: Vikings race report


Author:
Jorge Verde
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Date Posted: 17:15:32 04/27/12 Fri
First i would like to thank Alan Hebert and his family for grabbing our pit spot and helping all weekend,and Jack Fuller for all his help.We had five racers,Brad Pace,Dave Klein,Wayne Ellis,Sam Fuller and Travis Green.Four of the Five finished,Travis crashed hurt his shoulder got up and lost his motor over on gallaway dry lake,it took a couple of hours to get him back but it all worked out,god has his plans,Travis was able to give a rider gas just as the rider ran out,on the way in we picked up a couple of guys that were walking across the Dez with no water and no hats and it was over a hundred on galaway road,they were in a class one offroad racer that broke down,they thought they were on bessimer but they were heading east towards the lake bed.

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Subject: Treasure Hunt thanks


Author:
Abe
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Date Posted: 12:10:54 04/23/12 Mon
Thanks Randy for the bible study and all his helpers for providing a memorable and fun day for Micah and I. Thanks Tom and Brian for helping cary the xr50 when the heat and sand became too much. Thanks Donna for playing cards with Micah so I could go for a ride too. And thank you Lord for the simple pleasure of racing (at 10mph for 13 miles)the sunset to get back to camp while on a ride with my son to and from (as Micah calls it)"the oasis" of Dove Springs.

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Subject: Lost Coyotes Enduro


Author:
George Green
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Date Posted: 17:50:11 04/11/12 Wed
We are planning the logistics for the Lost Coyotes Enduro as it will be a point to point race,I need to know how many racers we will have to transport back to the start area,all the novice racers will stop at Lake Hughes community center and this will be your gas stop so i will need your gas cans,all other class,s finish at Rohwer flats OHV,So far me and Jack Fuller will be able to transport bikes back to the start.I at this point can take three riders back and jack maybe the same so depending on how many racers we have we may need a extra car to carry people.Please let me know if you are going.George Green at rutsracer0166x@yahoo.com 310 326 3071, 310 245 0431.

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Subject: Treasure Hunt Roll Call


Author:
Randy Hettema
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Date Posted: 21:08:54 04/15/12 Sun
Looking forward to a great weekend. Let us know if you are planning on attending.

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Subject: Moving North


Author:
Bill & Lori
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Date Posted: 22:39:40 04/13/12 Fri
I'm sorry to say that I (Bill) have taken a job with my current employer (Boeing) in the Seattle, WA area. I will be moving there this weekend. Lori will join me when we figure out the best way for her to end her teaching career.

That pretty much ends my racing in SoCal for the year. It was a pleasure to be a part of the RUTS family and I hope we will be down here again in the future. For the past 6 (or so) years as RUTS members, we have enjoyed the Christian fellowship and will forever cherish the memories.

George - Please find a pit captain replacement for the Desert Daisies for us.

Keep us in your prayers. This is a very stressful time in our lives.
Bill & Lori Getzlaff

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Subject: Vikings MC National Roll Call


Author:
George Green
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Date Posted: 17:33:01 04/11/12 Wed
Who is going to Vikings,I will be running the pits and we may even have hot dogs after the race.Sound off lets hear whos going.

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Subject: Treasure Hunt 2012 @ Dove Springs. April 21st


Author:
Randy Hettema
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Date Posted: 00:32:57 03/29/12 Thu
Hope to see you all at the 2012 Treasure Hunt. Dove Springs, April 21st-22rd.
Google Map--> http://g.co/maps/8r9pat

Treasure Hunt 2012
Click flyer above for PDF version

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Subject: Easter Church Plant


Author:
David Alabran
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Date Posted: 18:04:28 04/04/12 Wed
Hi everyone, well I have finally lost my mind and I am going to take the plunge. I am starting a church on Easter morning at Laguna Hills High School! Michelle and I covet your prayers for this endevor that God would pour out His spirit and touch, heal and transform many lives! Thank you for your support Ruts family!!

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Subject: Anybody camping for Easter?


Author:
David Eberhardt
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Date Posted: 12:44:08 03/25/12 Sun
The family and I are going to be camping in either Johnson or Stoddard Valley over Easter weekend. I was just curious if anyone else from RUTS was planning on camping that same weekend, since my usual camping friends most likely won't be out there.

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Subject: Lost Mine Poker Run Results.....and Ride Report


Author:
Dave Beaumont
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Date Posted: 00:47:36 03/29/12 Thu
Lost Mine Poker Run 2012
Thanks everyone who braved the storm to make the March Poker Run an event to remember.
We had 80 entries and raised over $1700.00 for the Holts' ministry in the nation of Georgia. It
took a formidable spirit to ride out in the teeth of the storm and we had all ages suit up in
various kinds of raingear to tackle both loops. My enduro jacket was soaked by the time we
reached the rock palace and I had to pull out my emergency trash bag. My gloves were soaked,
.my hands were freezing and my goggles were blurry but I figured if the kids can make it so can
1. My riding group included Julie Angell, Cathy Saldana and Anthony Saldana Jr.. After about
11 miles we reached the 22/45 mile split and I asked Anthony (who was riding a Yam 85cc
minibike) which loop he wanted to complete. He called out through the rain "45 miles,
definitely!" I was kind of hoping for the shorter loop but we slogged on through the mud,
splashing through puddles, crossed one new river and stopped a couple of times to clean the
mud out of our wheels. We thought we'd reached Heaven when we made it to check 3 and
found Art Whitney and Winston Beaumont under the shelter of a railroad trestle and Art asked
"How many hot dogs do you want?" I've never tasted finer dogs.
Other people who helped out were Randy Hettema and Paul Beaumont (down from Montana)
who both helped with layout on Friday, Sandy Estrada who led us in song around the campfire,
Fred Massari who pulled ribbon on Sunday and our president Scott Burnett who helps put
everything together and is quick to set-up or move a tarp to keep us out of the rain. It was a
weekend of great people, great riding and great ministry.
Dave

2012 Lost Mine Poker Run Results
http://www.ruts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/LostMineresults.pdf

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Subject: firewood 4 sale


Author:
tom smith
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Date Posted: 21:45:57 03/30/12 Fri
i have any amount of fire wood 4 sale if interested plz call me any time 951-880-8308 i'm in riverside and can deliver.thnk u 4 your time.

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Subject: Silver wood ride


Author:
Mark Matson
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Date Posted: 18:15:18 03/30/12 Fri
Hey guys, my son brad and I are going to ride sat 3/31 am at silver wood lake area if anyone wants to join in and twist the throttle ? Call 310 350 1657

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Subject: Lost Mine Poker Run & Holt fundraiser


Author:
Dave Beaumont
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Date Posted: 22:57:37 03/13/12 Tue
Rain is forecast for this weekend so it will be a perfect time to get out in the desert! Looking at various weather forecast sites, I've seen anywhere from 30% to 70% chance of rain on Saturday. Because the Poker Run is a follow-the-map ride and you can leave whenever you want to, you can try and dodge the rain. I will leave the checks out until Sunday afternoon if it works better for people to ride the loops Sunday morning. As for me, I love the smell of the desert when it rains, and the traction on wet desert can't be beat. Plus I'm trusting the Lord to bless us with a great weekend that will benefit the Holts and God's Kingdom work.

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Subject: Hello to our RUTS friends


Author:
Dorinda Browning
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Date Posted: 17:36:28 03/05/12 Mon
Hi RUTS friends! I've been thinking of you all recently so thought I'd touch base with you. We miss the seeing you all at the RUTS rides. For years, we attended almost every club ride. It's funny that when our neighbors saw our motorhome come out of storage, they knew it was the third weekend of the month and we would be headed out to the dez. We have some great memories...especially those around the RUTS campfire! Anyway, what has kept us away from RUTS for 2 years???? Mike-work travel, Dorinda-neck problems, Keaton & Kylie - grown-up kids busy with school and work, and Keaton's bike needing some major work. Well, the bike is in the shop now...and who knows maybe we can get out to a club ride in the near future! It would be great to see you all again! God bless each of you and your families and keep those bikes blazin' the trails!
In Christ, the Browning Family (Mike, Dorinda, Keaton, & Kylie)

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Subject: 8th Annual Lost Mine Poker Run


Author:
Dave Beaumont
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Date Posted: 22:32:02 02/23/12 Thu
8th Annual Lost Mine Poker Run

Click the image above for a printable PDF version

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Subject: We are Looking for riding boots


Author:
Thomas & Sandy
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Date Posted: 10:21:48 03/10/12 Sat
Does anyone have any woman's riding boots they would like to sell? We need sizes, 6, 7 and 9 in woman's. and mans 12. Thanks!

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Subject: HBMC ROLL CALL


Author:
George Green
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Date Posted: 16:50:35 03/03/12 Sat
Ok whos going,the Greens will be there on Saturday and maybe Sunday.Travis [T bone] Green will be racing and i might get to ride with R3.

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Subject: Any RUTS members racing Prairie Dogs GP this weekend?


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 21:04:32 02/29/12 Wed
Any RUTS members racing Prairie Dogs GP this weekend at Glen Helen? I'm thinking of going Saturday morning to cheer some people on. I don't want to miss any RUTS members that might be there.

What race will you be in?

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Subject: Felt like Kings


Author:
Craig Thompson
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Date Posted: 01:23:34 02/28/12 Tue
Praise the Lord for the RUTS pit crew at checkers!

I recently met Brad and Sam and they invited me and the guys to have RUTS pit for us. We had never done a desert race before other than an Enduro so we had no clue what to expect. There was 6 of us coming down from Fresno with no support or pit help. RUTS to the rescue! What an awesome experience to have an organized pit to help us out. All of us were blown away at the generosity - we really did feel like Kings!

Thank you for the advice, towels, food and fellowship! God Bless!

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Subject: Thank you the ruts racers and pits


Author:
James Miller
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Date Posted: 11:40:16 02/27/12 Mon
I would like to thank Scott for racing the CHECKERS Race and all the others and your pits THANK YOU . You all looked good going throw check 2 loop 1. Travis green win you went throw i fill on my face and you were RRRRRRRRRRRRoutinGGGGGGGGGGGGGG me did you have so more coler on your side plate hehehehe :) Thank you all for being out there.
James Miller
M3x

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Subject: Roll call for Checkers MC H&H


Author:
George Green
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Date Posted: 18:20:51 02/21/12 Tue
Steve Davis can not make it out to be the pit captain so Jack Fuller and myself will be taking care of your pitting needs so come on out and race or just hang out in the pits or just stop in and say hi,see ya in the dez.

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Subject: Ocotillo Wells, this weekend...if your first....MARK it in!


Author:
ScottyB
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Date Posted: 00:01:31 02/17/12 Fri
Kevin Malloy, Trailboss for this weekends ride, can not make it. His son had to go to the hospital for a sprained neck. We wont have anybody "officially" marking the campsite. If your the first one there, please use a paper plate and put up some RUTS directional arrows (you can print them off the website, in the MEMBER forms section). Fly the flag, look for other RUTSters and make the best of the weekend! Have fun ya'll!

The campsite is 4 miles down the S22. There will be a state maintained offhighway vehicle area, complete with a jeep obstacle course on the LEFT, go another 50 or 100 yards, as the roads curves to the RIGHT...the turn into the camp area is on the LEFT. Pull in and find a spot, mark in your turn with a paper plate and post something on your trailer to identify RUTS. Here is a PHOTO...

http://ruts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ocotillowells2012.JPG

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Subject: Ocotillo Wells Club Ride


Author:
Kevin Malloy
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Date Posted: 22:42:00 02/13/12 Mon
Hello Rutsters, just want to remind you all that our club ride is this weekend. So if fellowship, family, fun, and not to mention great time praising the Lord sounds like something for you come on out and enjoy. You can call me with any questions you may have. My cell is (951) 316-0826 or email me at
malloysworks@yahoo.com
Thanks and hope to see you there

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Subject: Saving a table at the D-37 Awards Ceremony


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 21:37:25 02/16/12 Thu
Hi Rutsters,

The D-37 2011 Awards Ceremony is in Victorville at the Hilton Garden Inn off Bear Valley Rd by the 15 this Saturday, February 18. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m.

I'll be arriving around 4 p.m. to save a table for us. I'll put a RUTS sign or RUTS sticker on top of the table decoration. You'll spot it.

Then I'm going to dinner and I'll be back around 6 p.m., when the doors open, so please save three seats for me!

Looking forward to seeing you all there. If you won an award and need us to pick it up for you, please post here.

Bring your camera!

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Subject: Presidents weekend


Author:
Randy Hettema
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Date Posted: 20:45:38 02/13/12 Mon
Camping this long weekend in the high desert, Cal City, Dove Springs or Red Mountain. Anyone else camping? Let me know. Call my cell at 310.897.5678 or email.

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Subject: Race this weekend....roll call


Author:
ScottyB
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Date Posted: 00:37:23 02/07/12 Tue
4 Aces Race this weekend at Red Mountain.
The Burnetts will be hosting PITS. We will be camping with our trailer on PIT row. Arriving Saturday morning, early.
Race flyer is here
http://www.district37ama.org/offroad/calendar/2012/feb2012/2012_fouraces.jpg

Whos going?

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Subject: Dirt Diggers Desert Scrambles on March 25 Cancelled


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 19:39:17 02/07/12 Tue
Dirt Diggers has cancelled their Desert Scrambles race on March 25. Read the message from one of their members describing the reason why here:

http://www.district37ama.org/forums/showthread.php?t=50944

Gotta meet BLM time frame requirements in the future if they want to put on a March desert race. Tough to do when the club puts on a GP a couple of months earlier. It's too bad.

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Subject: Club Meeting


Author:
George Green
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Date Posted: 05:53:19 02/06/12 Mon
Is there a meeting tonite?

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Subject: RUTS Prayer Circle before Race Start Visible to Everyone


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 15:28:41 02/02/12 Thu
We're not always aware that others are watching us at the races as we have our prayer circle in our pits before we split up to ride out to the start line.

Look who captured us on video:

http://www.deserthoundsvideos.com/

In the 100s National Hare & Hound 2011 video, a group of praying RUTS is at the beginning, followed immediately by Travis Green sitting on c19 and then Brad Pace with his dad gassing up his bike.

That's great coverage, folks! Good witness to the crowd too. If they ever need prayer before the races, they know where to go!

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Subject: This Sat going to Trona Pinnnacles-Day tripping


Author:
Bruce W.
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Date Posted: 14:01:22 01/31/12 Tue
I’ve never been there before so if you want to hook up email me and for those that have my cell call me for more info.

This is (NOT) a club ride but the same rules apply!

Link http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ridgecrest/trona.html

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Subject: Request from Rescue 3 regarding Radio Usage at Races


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 22:26:17 01/25/12 Wed
Posted by Kim Carpenter from Rescue 3 on D-37's message board, the day after DMC's National H&H

A request from Rescue 3 - CP (Command Post)

"In light of the events that took place yesterday at DMC National, I am making the following request.

Now don't take offense, but Rescue 3 CP is not a tracker of slow or overdue racers. Believe me, I know what you guys are going through when your husbands, sons, wives and daughters do not cross that finish line when you think they should. I am the mother and wife of a racer. There was a time when my son was famously last every single race, remember?

Your first point of contact should be with your pit captain. They should have a radio. If no pit captain is available please see the appropriate finish line or referee. They will call Bob Thompson, aka Relay. Relay has the ability to reach most if not all check points. He will ascertain the last check point your racer has been through. He works closely with the sweep riders. He is your best point of contact. If Bob can not reach a checkpoint then I will jump in and help.

If your racer is injured or reported to be injured I will dispatch one of my teams that is closest to the area to find your racer and report back on their status.

There was a lot going on behind the scenes yesterday with Rescue 3 and the CP. Phone calls being made, coordination of resources both R3 and County EMS. I found myself having to stop, ask people who were standing outside the CP what they needed only to find out that "homecheck" sent them to me for a status check. (I am not calling out DMC, all clubs do it.)

I was dealing with a very private and personal issue yesterday and having people standing outside, potentially hearing what was happening was just wrong. You guys know when R-3 is busy. Most of you have radios. When a situation occurs like yesterday, please respect the rider, their family and their club. You would expect the same.

So my request is simple. Clubs, referees and pit captains, please make Bob Thompson your first point of contact. He should be the one you hear on the radio. If you are hearing me, then you know it's not good. This is the only way R-3 can be effective in helping you and your racer."

Kim, Rescue 3, CP

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Subject: Racer Death at DMC National H&H


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 16:11:21 01/24/12 Tue
For those of you who didn't hear about this, Lance Black from So Cal MC died at DMC's National H&H last Sunday. He was about two miles in on the second loop. Two play riders found him. It has been said that he died instantly, I'm supposing, from crashing on the course.

Here's the D-37 thread about it:

http://district37ama.org/forums/showthread.php?t=50628

I thought perhaps Scott Burnett would want to put up a post on the thread from RUTS. But others in RUTS certainly can too to offer comfort. Lance's wife has been reading the thread.

Lance also had two children. They are 12 and 14 years old.

You can imagine that everyone in So Cal is hurting, as are the people in District 37, and of course, Lance's family. Please pray for them all.

Thanks

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Subject: Roll Call for DMC H&H


Author:
George Green
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Date Posted: 15:52:37 01/17/12 Tue
Who is going,Jack Fuller is pit Captain,and Me and Travis T-Bone Green will be helping out,come on out and race or hang out in the pits.

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Subject: UMC Enduro Roll Call


Author:
George Green
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Date Posted: 09:43:44 01/11/12 Wed
Come on out to the UMC Enduro,The Fullers,Greens,?,and whoever shows up will be there.

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Subject: Soboba Trail Ride February 19th


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Bruce W.
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Date Posted: 21:51:35 01/10/12 Tue
http://irs-media.net/sobobarides/

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Subject: A message from Jerry Grabow regarding Daphne Greene


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 15:47:34 01/10/12 Tue
As Jerry Grabow mentioned last night (Thursday, Jan. 5) at the D-37 Off-Road Committee meeting, below is the email from Senator Anderson's office. Please forward this to your club members and any other OHV enthusiasts and ask them to contact Senator Anderson.

Thank you,

Janine Kohls (D-37 secretary)

On January 5, 2012 Scott Hillier wrote:

"Fellow off-road enthusiaists please spread the word out to everyone we know to go onto Senator Anderson's website and write letters to Governer Brown. Joel has promised to carry the letters personnally to the governer's office with the press in tow. BUT HURRY WE NEED THE LETTERS BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK! (Jan. 11)"

On January 5, 2012 Ed Sprecco, District Director, Office of Senator Joel Anderson wrote:

"Hi Scott,

Thank you for your call requesting information about the status of Daphne Greene’s appointment. I also appreciate your request for information on how concerned citizens can voice their opinion on this matter. We’re always happy to help you.

On January 1st, 2012, Daphne Green was terminated from her position as OHMVR Deputy Director by Governor Brown. Daphne Green has played a very important role in providing California’s OHV enthusiasts the freedom to use their off road vehicles, while also complying with state rules and regulations. Throughout her seven years of service, she has effectively balanced the interests of the OHV community, as well as environmentalists. She is exactly the type of fair and balanced public servant we need in this state.

As you know, State Senator Joel Anderson of Senate District 36 is a long-time advocate for keeping public lands open for the public to use. He is deeply concerned that if Daphne Greene’s termination has harmful implications for the OHV commission. That is why he sent the attached letter to Governor Brown at the end of December.

I know many off-roaders are outraged about Daphne Greene’s termination as well. Citizens that wish to make their voices heard on this issue, should send letters to Senator Anderson’s district office at:

Senator.Anderson@senate.ca.gov

or

State Senator Joel Anderson
500 Fesler Street, Suite 201
El Cajon, CA 92020

You can also express your concern by going to Senator Joel Anderson’s website at http://cssrc.us/web/36/ and selecting “Contact Me”, then “Email Me” and selecting “Support of Daphne Greene” from the select an issue dropdown menu.

Thank you for your time and concern and please call me with any questions."

Edward Sprecco

District Director

Office of State Senator Joel Anderson

www.senate.ca.gov/Anderson

(619) 596-3136

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Subject: A message from Jerry Grabow to pass along to your club members


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 09:52:52 01/09/12 Mon
"First, I would like to thank the Jackrabbits for a job well done. The starts, finishes and pits this weekend were awesome! It was clear that this club read what was in the SRP and followed it up on the ground. The riders meetings were some of the best and the ribbon at the start areas keeping spectators back was great. Your hard work everywhere showed. Keith, Kelly and crew hit a home run.

The riders of District 37 were also awesome. Everyone attended the riders meetings without an issue. Pit speeds were good as were speeds around the pit area and on Power Line Road and Teagle Wash.

I’m aware of only one issue with spectators being too close to the course and BLM handled the situation. When I walked over to the group they had already moved back or left the area.

There was an issue with a few riders digging their rear tires into the ground to hold their bikes up on the start line, but when I explained to them "why" we aren’t supposed to do that, not one of them complained.

District 37 is working very hard to get the "cost" to the clubs down and actions like this weekend will go a long way in reaching our goal. As stated at our January 5, 2012 Off-Road meeting, we hope to be able to lower the SRP surcharge portion of race entry fees sometime around March or April. I don't think the surcharge will go away entirely, but with weekends like this where our ridership and our clubs do what is spelled out in the SRP operating plan, the BLM can be assured that our events will be safe and that we will follow the "rules.”

Thanks again to everyone. What a great weekend -- and I didn't even take a bike!

Jerry"

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Subject: Special Recreation Permit Rules and Guidelines for Pit Layouts at D-37 Races


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Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 23:11:01 01/03/12 Tue
Did you read the D-37 December 2011 Competition newsletter? On page 6, there is an article about Special Recreation Permit (SRP) Rules and Guidelines for Pit Layouts at D-37 Races. It includes a diagram to show us how pit row should be laid out. With Jackrabbits H&H coming up this weekend, you need to read this.

Keep in mind these rules are not new. We simply have not been following them closely in the past. They are now being enforced by the BLM because of the infamous truck crash a year ago. If clubs up and down pit row do not follow them, the club hosting the event can receive a negative mark by the BLM. This will affect whether we in D-37 can race again in the future. Yep, this is serious, folks.

1. All competitors must obey the 15 mph speed limit (1st gear) in the pit area.

2. Only active pit personnel are allowed within the pit vehicle parking area (where the bikes pull in).

3. Pit personnel MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD.

4. Spectators must remain far back behind the trucks holding the pit items and gas. This also means anyone under 18 years old.

5. All vehicles must be a minimum of 10 feet behind the pit area. (Spectators must remain far behind those vehicles at all times.)

6. All participants are required to have suitable fire extinguishers at their fuel/service pit

Notes: 1. The maximum fuel allowed on the ground is 35 gallons. The rest must remain in the back of the pit trucks.

2. Use a fuel spill control rug under motorcycle while fueling.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself and educate your spectator guests about the SRP pit area rules and guidelines prior to attending a District 37 desert race.

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Subject: Racers Meeting this Sunday


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Scott Burnett
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Date Posted: 21:32:01 01/01/12 Sun
RACERS! Mandatory racers meeting. Sunday Jan. 8th...AFTER Jackrabbits race. We will start as soon as everybody (or MOST everybody) is in from the race. Perhaps 2-3 pm. Do not plan on leaving early, the meeting will be our ANNUAL racers meeting. We will cover PIT duty, racer expectations and what you can expect for 2012. Its going to be a great year for RUTS racers, we have some great initiatives that will be growing our race contingent this year. If you plan on racing in 2012, please be a the meeting this Sunday. We will have RUTS apparel there (Jerseys, shirts and hats) and we will have a videographer present who is making a RUTS race video for our website. We need a HUGE turnout! See you all Sunday!

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Subject: District 37 2012 Offroad Rulebook now available online


Author:
Julie Angell
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Date Posted: 14:46:18 01/05/12 Thu
The 2012 Rulebook is now available online here: http://www.district37ama.org/offroad/tools.html

Here's what's new for 2012:

1) Standing Rules, Section 6: Change number of desert points GP events from 7 to 8 (Sept Off Road).

2) By-Laws Article VI, item B.2: Allow notice of special meetings by e-mail (Oct Off Road).

3) Standing Rules, Section 2: Change GP entry fee from $35 to $40 (Nov Off Road).

4) Standing Rules, Section 11: Allow for electronic results (Dec Off Road).

5) Competition, Article VII, Section 5: Beginners, Masters, etc. need not complete 50% of laps at a Euro Scramble (Apr Comp).

6) Competition, Article IX, Section 4.b: Delete the A-class late to checks at enduros section (Sept Comp).

7) Competition, Article IX, Section 4.l: Added rule requiring riders to reach the first field check of a loop on an enduro to be considered as having started that loop. (Sept Comp)

8) Competition, Article II, Section 14: Added one throwout event to the GP Points system. (Sept Comp)

9) Competition: Deleted (hopefully) all references to Senior Women classes (Sept Comp).

10) Rider Points System, Section 9: Added the tiebreaker system for year-end points (Nov Comp).

11) Competition, Article IV, Section 8: BLM requirement for 50-foot pit and spectator area (Oct emergency e-mail vote).

12) Competition, Article XVII: Added Youth Desert Program

13) Competition, Article IV, Section 5.f: Add requirement for riders meetings.

14) Competition, Article IX, Section 3.g: Delete requirement for “lettered” check designations at enduros.

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Subject: Diana's Diner


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Bruce W.
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Date Posted: 22:38:42 12/27/11 Tue
For those of you that were ever hungry or needed a place to stay, Scott and Diana Olafson's doors were always opened. Please lift up Diana in your prayers!

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Subject: Fremont Peak Ride


Author:
Tom
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Date Posted: 13:00:43 12/18/11 Sun
ROLL CALL; WHO'S COMING OUT TO THE FREMONT PEAK RIDE?

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Subject: Directions....and more...


Author:
Scott
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Date Posted: 08:06:56 12/28/11 Wed
Dec 29th thru Jan 1st. A RUTS tradition dating way back. If you don’t mind bundling up, wearing a beanie and keeping your heater on, then this is the club ride for you. Ok, so its not as warm as Ocotillo Wells over New Years weekend, but we can promise you the riding is great and the crowds are NON existent. This annual club ride will draw 30+ families and its ALWAYS a good time. An Epic Saturday “long ride” and a Sunday morning church service will help make this a memorable New Years with your RUTS family. Have a model rocket? Bring them because we will have “Rocket Rampage” on Saturday late afternoon. Who’s will go the highest? Camp will be marked by WEDNESDAY mid day, TWO entrances will be marked in, traditional and 20 Mule Team. Some planed rides, like Blackwater Wells, Randsberg, the Husky memorial, fast rides as well as slow rides. Rides will start around 9 AM or 10 AM.
Friday night General meeting and fellowship, starts at 7 PM
Saturday night worship, Bible study, communion, dessert pot luck, fellowship, starts at 7 PM.
Sunday AM worship and Bible study at 9 AM.Anyone who wants to lead a ride let Tom or Sonny know. Everyone sign in at Tom’s trailer when you get there.

The FIRST link below will take you to the Fremont Peak Road entrance, 13.5 miles NORTH of Kramer Junction (Hyw 395 and 58) From there, follow the RUTS arrow to the first dry lake BEHIND Fremont Peak. The second entrance (longer, but easier drive) is 4.8 miles NORTH of the Fremont Peak Road entrance.

MAP to Fremont Peak Road
http://g.co/maps/e3p2x

MAP from Fremont Peak Road to camp
http://www.ruts.org/newsletters/2009/dec09.pdf

(this portion will be marked in with arrows)…this is page 2 of 2009 December Newsletter
Bring lots of WOOD!

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Subject: Fremont Peak Ride


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Tom
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Date Posted: 19:55:57 12/27/11 Tue
If anyone is going out Wednesday, Randy Hettema will be marking Cuddeback and Fremont Roads by 12 noon. We will try and camp at the same spot as last year, but if that spot is taken look for RUTS signs to another spot. You can call me if you have any questions. 714 606-8046

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Subject: URGENT PRAYER REQUEST


Author:
Annie Mills
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Date Posted: 20:49:20 12/22/11 Thu
Emily Brillinger just posted on her facebook that while Phil was working on his Bronco it caught fire burning his hands. He has been taken to Arrowhead burn center for care. Please pray for him, Laura and the girls.

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